The federal government passes a law providing funds to states for improving public transportation. The funding is contingent upon states implementing a nationwide standardized ticketing system. A state refuses to adopt this system and does not receive the federal funds. Is the federal condition imposing the standardized ticketing system a permissible exercise of Congress's spending power under the Spending Clause?
Yes, because states are required to comply with federal requirements to receive funding.
Yes, because Congress can attach conditions to federal funding as long as they are related to the purpose of the grant.
No, because Congress cannot set specific policy requirements for states with federal funds.
No, because the condition conflicts with the Tenth Amendment.
Congress may attach conditions to federal expenditures as long as they are related to the purpose of the grant. Standardizing ticketing systems directly relates to improving public transportation, thus the condition is permissible. Other options incorrectly assert limitations or conflicts that do not apply in this context.
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